Changes of forest landuse pattern in Hassan district A geographical study

Abstract

Forests play a significate role in the economic life of the people. Day by day population increase causes the land encroachment will accurse mainly in developing cities and towns. The main purpose of the research study is forest land use pattern changes in Hassan district. The Methodology used in this research work mainly primary and secondary data. The outcome of accurate results and suitable analysis calculated with the help of table and graphs. With the help of Geographical Information System software created study area map. The results shows that there is almost change in the forest area during the study periods of 1999-91 to 2004-05